PROGRAMME FOR 2023
  

Thursday February 9th, 2pm
Zoom to catch up with what we have been doing, look at any pictures that people would like to share and discuss the exhibition.

Monday March 20th, 1.30-4.30pm
 Workshop at The Old School Rooms, 3 School Street, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7RA
subject to be arranged.
 
Wednesday April 26th, 10.30am - 3.30pm
 Picnic and drawing at Botanic Gardens. We have a classroom booked.

Exhibition at Roots Farm, Barkby Thorpe
Preview Friday May 19th 5pm - 7.30pm
Saturday May 20th 10am - 3.45pm
Sunday May 21st 10am - 3.30pm.

Tuesday June 20th 10am - 3pm
Painting at Roots Farm
​In the Farmers' Den 

 August (date to be arranged)
Painting at Watermead Park North.
There are toilets and usually a coffee and cake seller but no cafe, so bring a picnic.
 
September  
Zoom- topic and date to be arranged

 October 7th 
10.00 - 3.00, Workshop at Attenborough Arts

 December (date to be arranged)
AGM on line
 
Vivien has kindly agreed to host the Zooms.
 
The subs for 2023 will be £20. These are now due.


​A day at Watermead Country Park in August

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​Three of us had a very pleasant time sketching and pastelling at Watermead Country Park. April took two photos of where we sat. We decided to add a few taken earlier in the year, in case members do not know the park - which is a lovely place to visit. Just click on a photo to enlarge.


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PICTURES FROM OUR FIGURE DRAWING AND STILL LIFE DAY AT THE ATTENBOROUGH CENTRE

We were lucky to get Les Spanswick as our sitter.


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PICTURES FROM OUR SPRING WORKSHOP





















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​Nigel King​ (1)
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PICTURES FROM OUR CLOTHED MODEL WORKSHOP AT ATTENBOROUGH 

​ARTS CENTRE, LEICESTER UNIVERSITY, OCTOBER 2021






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          A GOOD DAY OUT AT ROOTS FARM

On Monday 13th September 2021 seven of us had a very enjoyable day at Roots Thorpe Farm in Barkby Thorpe.

As well as farm buildings, fields and views there were alpacas, ducks, chickens, four wallabies and a goat to draw. We were also lucky enough to have the opportunity to sketch the farrier shoeing horses in the yard. Some of us also used the excellent cafe.

It was lovely to meet up with other members, the weather was kind to us and the staff were very helpful.

Altogether a very successful day out.

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The farrier at work by Nigel King
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The farrier at work 2 by Nigel King
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The farrier at work 3 by Nigel King
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A view of the farm by Janet Singer (guest)
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Sketch of a horse by Janet Singer
If you have any news that you would think would be of interest to our members, please email the secretary Priscilla Gallop.

scilla.gallop@btinternet.com

Botanic Gardens, Leicester painting day.
Margaret Chapman is running art groups in Oadby Free Church. North Memorial Hall, Stoughton Rd, Oadby, Leics.

 Art at Oadby  is now on Tuesday mornings, 9.30 - 12.00 Noon, each 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, term time.

Visit www.oefc.co.uk to view the brochure.
These are open to all, beginners or experienced. Materials are provided. Suggest a donation of £2 each time to cover costs. Contact Margaret: art@oefc.co.uk for more details.